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The process starts with a delivery of eggs containing embryos to the egg dock.
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The carts of eggs are unloaded from the hatchery truck and placed into a warm room for holding.
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A sample of eggs is inspected for quality.
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Once the quality check is done, the carts are moved from the warm room into the Inoculation Load room.
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Trays of eggs are removed from the carts and placed onto a conveyor.
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The trays of eggs pass through an inoculation machine where the eggs are inoculated.
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Trays of inoculated eggs are then placed onto incubation carts, 136 trays per cart.
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The carts are then moved (two people per cart) and placed into incubators.
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Throughout the process, four to five trucks deliver approximately 650,000 eggs per day to the egg dock.
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After incubation time has been met, the carts are unloaded and moved to the next process.
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This process continues seven days a week until the end of the campaign.
Requirements:
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Able to push or pull carts on wheels that may weigh up to 800 pounds (2 people required to move carts).
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Moving trays of eggs weighing approximately 5 pounds per tray from cart to conveyor belt or from conveyor onto egg incubation carts at a fast pace.
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Straightening and inspection of eggs at a fast pace.
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Employees will rotate between loading incubation carts, straightening eggs, and inspection of eggs approximately every 20 minutes.
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Must be able to perform all physical requirements, including reaching, twisting, bending, squatting, repetitive motion, and lifting 30+ lbs.
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Must be able to be on feet throughout the 8–10 hour shift, excluding breaks.
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Able and willing to work in a sterile environment, wearing scrubs, hair and beard covers, surgical mask, gloves, and sleeves.
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Adhere to all SOPs and cGMPs.
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Breakdown, clean, and set up equipment before, during, and after production.
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Basic computer skills.
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Must be flexible with schedule. Hours for each position may vary.
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All positions require employees to stay until a job is completed.
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Every employee must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
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Days off may not be consecutive and may vary from week to week (rotating schedule).
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Working hours are subject to change based on production demand.
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Employees may be required to take set days off in the middle of the week or work a rotating schedule.
Additional Information:
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All antigen positions involve the production of active viruses.
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While risk of exposure is minimal, vaccinations are required for all areas, including Flu, Menactra, and Yellow Fever pending area assignment.
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Jewelry and makeup are not allowed on the floor.
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Perfume, hairspray, cologne, aftershave, and/or any scents are not permitted.
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Artificial nails and nail polish are not allowed.
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The attire includes (but is not limited to) sterile scrubs, hairnets, beard covers, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and in some areas Tyvek suits.
Years of Experience: 0 – 3 Years